Swordfish Caught on Fly From Shore, New Gear for Inshore Anglers, Stricter Bottomfish Regulations

From: Sport Fishing - Wednesday Mar 01,2023 01:01 am

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Swordfish on Fly

Unbelievable: A Swordfish Caught on Fly from Shore

As soon as the photos hit social media, skeptics started calling bull. The images showed an angler standing on a rocky shoreline, fly rod dangling over his shoulder, holding a hefty swordfish.

Inshore Tackle

New Fishing Gear for Inshore Anglers

Who says guys don’t like shopping? Maybe we don’t like to visit a bunch of different stores, arms loaded with bags like a bellhop. But watch how quickly that credit card comes out at our local tackle shop or sporting goods store.

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Bottomfish Regulations

Stricter Bottomfish Regulations in Florida

State fish regulators in February agreed to stricter regulations for three recreationally caught bottomfish on the Atlantic Coast. The FWC approved a rule tightening limits for red porgy, snowy grouper and blueline tilefish in Florida waters.

Louisiana Yellowfin

Outsmart Gulf Yellowfins in Clear Water

Offshore Louisiana is a hot spot for yellowfin tuna, blue and white marlin. Captain Kevin Beach says the key to scoring big tuna in clear water is downsizing his tackle and offering a buffet of bait choices.

California Rockfish

California’s Winter Rockfish Bite

To find rockfish, Capt. Brandon Nelson focuses on areas where he can locate his ideal water conditions. Rockfish move from one rockpile to another in 150 to 400 feet of water. “Look for clean green waters ranging from 58 to 64 degrees,” he says.

Sionyx Nightwave

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Sionyx Nightwave Marine Navigational Camera

Navigation is more difficult at night. The Sionyx Nightwave marine navigational camera lets you operate your vessel in near total darkness, easily spotting obstacles and debris in moonless starlight. Check out this and more gear in our 2023 Fishing Boat Buyers Guide.

Marlin Expeditions

Marlin Expeditions: The Ultimate Immersive Fishing Experience

Marlin Expeditions travels to the best big-game destinations on Earth and teaches the most cutting-edge techniques to catch billfish. Whether you’re new to sport fishing or a tournament angler looking to up your game, our expert instructors share their decades of knowledge, experience and passion to provide hands-on, side-by-side coaching and guidance.

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